India Chairs Kimberley Process Meet on Blood Diamonds

The plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) was hosted by India from 18- 22 November in New Delhi.

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

  • The Kimberley Process (KP) is a commitment to remove conflict diamonds from the global supply chain.
  • Conflict Diamonds means rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments.
  • The KPCS came into effect from 1st January 2003 and evolved into an effective mechanism for stopping the trade in conflict diamonds.
  • India is one of the founder members of the KPCS. India had earlier chaired KPCS in the ....
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